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S K PRODUCTS I believe this company is no longer in business. Their previous New Jersey phone number is now assigned to someone else, and they have no listing in any trade publications. If anyone has information to the contrary, please contact me asap. Dwight S. BENT & BROTHERS BROS Recorded message at (978)632-4300 Unfortunately, S. Bent went out of business. (Why does it seem like all the really good companies aren't around any more?) A big part of S. Bent's business was college chairs. Their answering machine tells you that the chairs are available though Standard Chair of Gardner SAGEFIELD LEATHER PO Box 1246 Cononver, NC 28613 tel: 828-328-8669 I'm not familiar with this company. I have the address here for your reference only. If anyone is a Sagefield dealer and knows their quality and product line compared to others in the same price range please let me know. SALEM SQUARE 108 Avondale St, High Point, NC 27260. (336)887-3416, Fax (336)887-3493 Occasional and accent pieces in solid mahogany and select premium veneers. Drawers are made of solid oak and all drawer slides are wood on wood. Salem Square is one of several companies that have earned a fine reputation as a great source for 18th century occasional furniture. All drawer pulls are solid brass and you have your choice of eight finishes, including several "old world " rubbed, aged and crackled finishes. This gives you the option of choosing a piece and finishing it exactly like you want it - something different, yet still in the spirit of your home’s decor. SALOOM 256 Murdock Winchendon, MA 01475 (978) 297.1901, (978) 297.4944 FAX A lot of dining furniture these days is either too big or too small, too expensive or too cheap, too plush or too uncomfortable. Saloom has found a wonderful niche in the industry by finding just the right combination of price, size, quality and comfort. They make chairs, tables and case pieces that are neither formal nor informal, but just right. Stylish, comfortable and functional, Saloom is loved for the way they beautifully mix solid hardwoods, premium fabrics and innovative materials such as granite. Founded in 1982 by Peter Saloom and his radial arm saw. From very humble beginnings, Saloom has evolved into a multi-million dollar company with over 100 employees. SAM MOORE CHAIRS PO Box 339, Bedford, VA 24523 703.586.8253, Fax 703.586.8497 For over 50 years, Sam Moore has been producing affordable, comfortable upholstery for the home and office. I've never met anyone who didn't like this company. They seen to have hit a niche of tremendous styling, dependable consistent quality and all at an affordable price. Quite a combination. They offer traditional to contemporary styling, hundreds of fabric choices and plenty of optional wood finishes on exposed pieces. Choose from: wing chairs, dining chairs, 18th Century exposed wood chairs, French exposed wood chairs, a great Mission/Arts & Crafts collection, home office and executive seating, fully upholstered chairs & ottomans, sofas and loveseats, chaises, benches and settees. Choose from leather and fabric. SAMSONITE FURNITURE CO AL SAMUEL LAWRENCE PO Box 6691 Phoenix, AZ 85005 Tel: 602.352.3980 Fax: (602) 352-3976 Medium priced bedroom furniture in a wide variety of styles, from traditional and country to contemporary and Mountain lodge look. Most items are solid wood and feature hardwood drawers with ball-bearing center slides. SANGIORGIO DESIGNS 19302 South Laurel Park Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (973) 374-9600, (973) 374-9660 FAX Contemporary dining room and bedroom imported from Italy. You may see them in a store as San Giorgio or Sangiorgio. It is the same company and they are based out of California. SARREID LTD 3905 Airport Dr. Northwest Wilson, NC 27896 Tel: 252.291.1414 Fax: (252) 237-1592 Hundreds of accessories for the home. Sarreid has one of the largest offerings of decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture you'll find under one company. Their price list has thousands of items, each one unique and treasured for it's own distinctiveness. Their recent printed catalog offered hundreds of new products including significant new collections of large scale furniture in both traditional and contemporary designs. Choose from solid oak furniture to distinctive lamps and chandeliers. Bring special interest to a room by selecting from a wide variety of decorative accessories and wall decor that range from elegant to intriguing. SCHNADIG CORPORATION 4820 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641. (847)803-6000, Fax (800)848-8930 Lower medium to promotional upholstery in a wide variety of styles. Choose from hundreds of fabrics. Includes some motion- recliners, sleepers. SCHWEIGER Division of KCS Inc. 351 Collins Rd. Jefferson, WI 53549. (920)674-2440, Fax (920)674-6126 As far as I know, Schweiger will be closing their doors for business in 2004. They were up for sale and had not found a buyer as of May, 2004. If anyone knows an update on this, please let me know. Previous information: Upholstery. Sofas, loveseats, chairs and sleepers. They have a great warranty on their products which they are very proud of: fifteen years on the Restonic mattress (5 years free and 10 years pro-rated), two years on the general workmanship, standard cushions, and one year on the fabric as long as you haven't had it treated with a fabric protector. Schweiger recently went through a change in ownership and is ready and excited to have your business. SCOTCHGARD The original 3M fabric, wood and leather protector. Scotchgard has been around for a long time and can be found on everything from furniture to airplane seats to sports car interiors. Keyword: fabric protection, leather protection SCOTT THOMAS 501 STones Levee RD Cleveland, OH 44113 p. 800-296-9107 f. 216-523-1883 Scott Thomas furniture is produced in the old-world tradition of furniture making. Artisans spend countless hours carving detail, inlaying exotic wood marquetry, and applying their secret finishing process, all by hand. Just like master furniture makers of the 18th and 19th century, minor variations in wood tone and detail are what characterize the beauty of a handmade product. SEA 3455 Empire Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30354. (404)767-1880, Fax (404)763-1308 Budget priced collection of dining room and dinette furniture. Styles are mostly country casual and feature sheaf back chairs, Windsor, country French and ladderback chairs. A few small hutches are available which are perfect for someone with a limited amount of space. They have added a couple contemporary collections also. SEABROOK CLASSICS 1236 Trask Parkway Seabrook, SC 29940 Tel: 843.846.0133 Fax: (843) 846-1306 Looking through their catalog makes me imagine I'm living right there on the coast. I feel the wind on my face as I step out on the deck to watch the seagulls drift back and forth with the early breezes coming off the ocean. The waves break rhythmically on the sand scattering sandpipers digging for crabs. I take a deep breath and .... what am I doing? We're talking furniture here. Colorful, painted furniture perfect for the coast. Shutter design doors and beds, open cabinets, everything is functional and inviting. Where was I? Oh yeah... I take a deep breath of salt air that clears my thoughts and puts things in perspective. The sun is warm and... SEALY FURNITURE Sealy doesn't actually make furniture, they license Klaussner to do it for them. The only place to see the furniture is in a store that sells Sealy Furniture. Sealy Furniture™ is a supporter of NASCAR, which makes sense, if you're hurtling down a track at 200 MPH in 110 degree heat inside a tiny missle, when you get home you need to relax on something comfortable. SEALY MATTRESS One Office Parkway at Sealy Drive Trinity, NC 27370 Tel: (800) 727-3259 Fax: (336) 861-3500 The name Sealy has always been synonymous with bedding. Competitors often complain their customers come in the store asking for a Sealy, like we go into a store and ask for Kleenex or Band-Aids. That's fine for Sealy and fine for you because you are purchasing one of the finest bedding sets on the market. The biggest problem mattress companies have these days is sticker-shock. Someone uses a mattress that was handed down from the grandparents, got placed in an attic, was given away during a garage sale and then finally disintegrates when a window is left open and gets it wet. They then head to a store, see the prices and faint. Not realistic folks. You have to remember that there is nothing else in our lives that carries our full body weight for six to eight hours, 365 days a year for ten years straight. Your family car couldn't hold up to that kind of use. The fact that a Sealy mattress carries a ten year warranty is a modern miracle. Consider the technology that goes into a mattress and you will be amazed that they cost as little as they do. For the ultimate in luxurious comfort, check out the factory web site. SEALY OF MARYLAND 201 E. Green De, Space G-L, High Point, NC 27260. (336)889-9067, Fax (336)889-9069 Medium priced upholstery specializing in sleepers. Most of the items can be purchased as either a sleeper or stationary. SEDGEFIELD BY ADAMS AL 216 Woodbine St, High Point, NC 27260. (336) 882-0196, Fax (336) 841-3743 For over 30 years, Sedgefield has been crafting classical lighting for traditional homes. Designs include solid brass, handpainted porcelain, crystal and hand thrown pottery. Sedgefield also makes several designs for the Bob Timberlake collection which include hand painted scenes and beautiful pottery. Men will particularly love some of the brass lamps which look great in an executive office or home office. SEE IMPORTS 23030 Kidder St., Hayward, CA 94545. (510)782-1763, Fax (510)782-1764 S.E.E. imports an eclectic collection of furniture from around the world. Most of it would classify as, well, as eclectic. They carry a lot of pine bedroom, dining room and occasional pieces. They have a lot of pedestals in stone and iron tables and mirrors. Wicker and metal bedroom, dining and occasional sets, accent pieces that are simply to die for. Where do they get these things? Architectural designs and bombe designs. SERTA MATTRESS 5401 Trillium Blvd, Suite 250 Hoffman Estates, 60192 Tel: 847-645-0200 Fax: 847-645-0205 While many things have changed during Serta's 76 years in the mattress business, one thing always stays the same: Serta's dedication to making the very finest mattress and foundation products available. Serta's primary product, the Perfect Sleeper®, is the best-selling premium mattress brand at retail in the U.S. today. Serta is also the nation's number one mattress supplier to hotels and motels. A household name in the U.S., Serta is the second most recognized mattress brand by consumers. Each month, millions of people in the U.S. see the Counting Sheep advertising campaign during popular national TV programs. SHADY LADY 1350 14 Avenue, Suite 14 Grafton, WI 53024 1-800-343-1954, fax: 262-377-7190 Shady Lady American Home features hand crafted lamps inspired by homes, traditions and lifestyles found around the country. Vintage memorabilia, flea market finds, and regional styling all find their way into Shady Lady's distinctive look. Whether your home is high on the range, deep in the North woods, along the coast, on a remote beach, or in the middle of the city, Shady Lady creates a lamp to fit your way of life. Shady Lady Outdoor provides distinctive portable lighting for today's outdoor spaces. Table, floor and combination lamps are available in three base styles. Choose from nautical rope, faux bamboo and chickory, white, pebble or bark finished woven. Their designer shades are removable for easy care and made from durable, all-weather Sunbrella™ fabric. Bring indoor ambiance to any outdoor lighting environment. Features include: UL listed as suitable for wet environments, safe to use in all weather. Finishes are U.V. resistant to prevent fading. Metal parts are powder coated to prevent corrosion and the bases are heavily weighted for stability. Shipped with the recommended outdoor 100W bulb and equalized with hi-low switch for subdued or bright light. SHARUT 220 Passaic Street Passaic, NJ 07055 TEL: 973-473-1000 FAX: 973-473-4416 I know you're used to me writing about companies based on personal experience. I don't have access to the Sharut line, so I asked their Marketing Director to provide me with information. Here is what they sent me: "Based in Passaic, New Jersey, Sharut Furniture is a 25-year-old family-owned and operated contemporary home furnishings manufacturer dedicated to creating complete furniture solutions. By consistently offering innovation and leadership in design, an unwavering commitment to quality and service, and factory direct white glove home delivery and installation, Sharut is a name synonymous with style and quality. A growing trend can be seen in furniture shopping. Today’s consumer wants furniture that is both stylish in appearance and multifunctional. Many bedrooms double as a home office and family rooms are reaching new heights in the variety and associated requirements of home entertainment. Combined with the architectural diversity of today’s home interiors, customization is fast becoming a requirement. Sharut not only recognizes these trends but remains ahead of the curve in design with the widest range of innovative products, configurations and finish options. SHAW RUGS For four years in a row, Shaw Rugs received the America's Magnificent Carpet Award for innovative rug design. They are one of the largest providers of custom tufted wool rugs, injection-dyed rugs (printed) and machine-woven rugs in synthetic and wool yarns. Their reputation for fine quality led to licensing agreements with Phillip Crowe, Susan Welsh and Kathy Ireland, as well as designs from the PGA Tour Home, Winterthur Museum Garden and Library and the Museum of International Folk Art. Shaw Rugs is a Division of Shaw Industries. SHELBY WILLIAMS 150 Shelby Williams Drive Morristown, TN 37813 Tel: (423) 586-7000 Fax: (423) 586-2260 Commercial office chairs, sofas, sofa beds, and barstools made of wood, metal and rattan. Shelby Williams is best known for banquet stacking chairs and also provides folding tables, portable stages, and dance floors. SHERRILL 2405 Highland Ave NE, PO Drawer 189 Hickory, NC 28603. (828) 322-2640, (828) 324-8207 fax Sherrill is one of the best values in upholstered furniture you'll find. They are also the parent company for several other well known brands: • Whittemore-Sherrill (Leather Upholstery) • Precedent (Transitional Upholstery • Hickory-White (Case Goods & upholstery) • CTH-Sherrill Occasional (Wood & metal occasional & dining) • Motioncraft (Recliners, motion sofas, sectionals & home theater seating) • Theodore Alexander (Wood / metal / other case goods & accessories) SIGNATURE RUGS P.O. BOX 2182 1050 VISTA DRIVE DALTON, GA 30721 tel: (706) 782-5726 fax: (706) 275-8020 Design your own custom area rugs. Contemporary to traditional, choose from hundreds of solid colors, combined with hundreds of patterns to create your own elegant design statement. SIMMONS One Concourse Parkway, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30328 Tel: 877.399.9397 For over 125 years, Simmons has been a major player in the mattress industry. Known for the Beautyrest pocketed coil mattresses, they have continuously upgraded their products over the decades to take advantage of research and technology. SIMMONS JUVENILE PO Box 287 613 East Beacon Avenue New London, WI 54961 Tel: 920.982.2140 Fax: (920) 982-5052 Originaly known as the Wisconsin Cabinet and Panel company, Simmons' ideal location near the rich forests of the Badger State gave them access to top quality raw materials. Simmons has a unique claim to fame going back to Thomas Edison. In 1917 he purchased the company to make cabinets for his new invention, the phonograph. In 1927 the company dedicated all their resources toward infant furniture, a focus which still serves them well to this day. Along with furniture, the company produces complementary linens, mattresses and bedding. SIMMONS UPHOLSTERY 1201 West Bankhead St New Albany, MS 38652 Tel: 800.646.3449 Tel2: 800.646.3449 Fax: (662) 534-1508 Upholstery SIMPLY TOGETHER Looks like they went out of business in 2003. Anyone know any different? SINGER Closed their doors in 1989 to retail business in the US. SITCOM 414 Lesser Street Oakland, CA 94601 tel: (510) 434-1600 fax: (510) 434-1601 Innovative and affordable has been Sitcom's philosophy since their beginning in 1991. Begun as a collaboration between Alexander Chan and Shelly Wong their designs have won numerous awards including the 1991 ID Design Award for Furniture. You'll find their furniture has a distinctive contemporary flair but is still practical for everyday use. Once you see their catalog or view their on-line web site you may recognize many of the designs. That's because Sitcom is a major supplier for a number of mail-order companies such as Crate and Barrel, Frontgate and Hammacher-Schlemmer. We would classify their furniture as being an excellent value but you should see it if possible before buying so you know the quality you are getting. SLIGH FURNITURE 1201 Industrial Ave Holland, MI 49423 Tel: 616-392-7101 Fax: 616-394-0535 Sligh was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1880 by Charles R. Sligh. The company was a mainstay of the city's celebrated furniture industry around the turn of the century, when Grand Rapids was widely recognized as the Furniture Capital of the World. After falling on hard times during the Depression, Sligh found new life under the leadership of Charles R. Sligh Jr., who moved operations to nearby Holland, Mich., in 1933. 1980 marked Sligh's 100th year of continuous operation, a milestone that earned the company recognition as a centennial business from the Historical Society of Michigan. The company began its fourth generation of Sligh family management in 1990, when Robert L. Sligh Jr. became president. He is the great grandson of founder Charles R. Sligh. Upper end manufacturer of office, contract, wall systems. SMILZE 15810- A Hwy. 59 Foley, AL. 36535 Tel: (251) 970-2860 Fax: (251) 970-2808 "Stuff that makes you smile!" Whimsical furniture and accessories for youth and the young at heart. Hand painted hardwood products for the bedroom, playrooms and accessories. Includes Adirondack chairs, toy boxes, lamps, wall decor. Some wicker pieces included. SOUTHCONE Southcone Trading Company. SOUTHERN FURNITURE REPRODUCTIONS (SFR) The name was formally changed to Southport Furniture in October of 2001. For more information please do a search below for Southport. SOUTHERN OF CONOVER PO Box 307 1099 2ND AVE PL SE Conover, NC 28613 828.464.0311, 828.464.0460 FAX Southern makes upholstery in the medium to high range. They also do some occasional pieces to complement the line. SOUTHLAND FURNITURE 30 Brant Road Kelmscott, WA 6111 61 8 9390 phone, 61 8 9390 0488 fax Western Australia's leading pine timber furniture manufacturer is proud to offer a wide range of timber bedroom furniture. While they specialise in chests of drawers and beds, they also manufacture bookcases, desks and robes. SOUTHPORT Hwy. 87 West, PO Box 2224, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. (910)862-8850 Formerly known as Southern Furniture Reproductions, the company changed their name in October of 2001. Authentic Shaker and Colonial style furniture made of Eastern White pine. Over 300 years ago the King of England chose these tall strong trees as his wood of choice to make the masts for the English nobilities' ships. Surveyors marked the very best trees with an arrow that bore the King's mark and forbid the Colonists to cut them down. However, the strength of the trees was well known and carpenters loved to work with the wood. Despite the threat of penalties, the white pine was used throughout the colonies for wainscotting, paneling, flooring and furniture. Fortunately, there are no "king's arrows" marking the forests today, so SFR used it as their wood of choice to make make casual, comfortable furniture that is easy to care for and fits so well into any home setting. In today's eclectic homes this furniture can be used in a formal 18th century setting or used to accent your own casual relaxed decor. SOUTHWOOD PO Box 2245, Hickory, NC 28603. (828) 465-1776, Fax (828) 465-0858 Southwood was started in 1973 by three successful executives from the furniture industry.They wanted to form a "family company" and specialize in what they knew best, "18th century upholstery designs." I know what you are thinking, "them and about 250 other companies." But Southwood had an advantage, the people running it truly loved the classic beauty of 18th century, and they know how to make it well. Since then, they have gained a reputation as being a high-end high-quality line. The attention to detail they have carefully maintained allows them to break their line down into Queen Anne, Chippendale and Federal period designs. It was this determination to keep their quality and value in balance that allowed them to be an authorized manufacturer of SPNEA (Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities) and Historic Deerfield pieces. Association with these organizations is allowed only after a company has shown that it can maintain their standards. Southwood carries a five year warranty and specializes in Reproduction, skirted, motion leather and contract upholstery. SOVEREIGN LTD 504 East First St Hagerstown, MD 21740 Tel: 301.739.0360 Fax: (301) 739-8421 I'm not personally familiar with this line so I'd like to use the letter I got from the factory asking me to include them in furniture magazine. I don't normally do this because, well... of course they're going to say they are the best. But, in this case I'll make an exception because I am familiar with Statton, and would have to agree they make the finest (or at least rival anyone else making that claim) domestic solid cherry reproductions in the US. So I trust what they are saying about Sovereign. If any of my readers own Sovereign and would like to add a footnote, please send it to me. "The Statton Family has been producing solid wood antique reproductions for over 80 years. We still produce the finest domestic solid cherry reproductions in the US, which can be found at Camp David and many of the US Embassies worldwide. Six years ago we started Sovereign Furniture LTD. to look into importing mahogany furniture. We located an exceptional company in Europe that started a factory in the Far East to produce the finest reproductions. They have spent years training their workers to produce at the highest quality level and have accomplished a major milestone by being awarded the ISO 9001-2000 manufacturing certification. They are one of the few companies in the Far East to achieve this level of success. Thus we are able to offer you an exceptional value. All of the furniture we transport to the United States is climate controlled and built to expand and contract according to the season. In a nation of imported goods, ours stands above the rest because we know and understand construction and finish technique. We value the smaller details and pay great attention to making each piece authentic to its original design. We use the best cuts of mahogany (Swietenia mahogany) and the finest finishes to enhance and capture the depth and flare of the grain of wood. We hope to build a tradition in your home for generations to come. Please view our collections and contact us with any questions you may have. " SPRING AIR MATTRESS 1111 Nicholas Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Tel: (847) 439-4399 Fax: (847) 439-4322 For some 75 years, Spring Air has been widely recognized for its innovative mattresses and sleep sets. Francis Karr, who founded the company in 1926, was himself a visionary. His free-end offset coil design, which adjusts to each sleeper's weight, is today the most copied design in the bedding industry. Spring Air has earned a reputation over the years for continuous product improvement. In the late 1940's, the company introduced button-free technology, quilted surfaces and extra-supportive bedding materials. In 1953, Spring Air began producing its Health Center mattress, which featured zones for different areas of the body. The company began manufacturing the Back Supporter mattress in the early 1960's, and sales doubled within seven years. Among other enhancements to Spring Air mattresses were the pillow-top mattress (1973), natural fiber bedding materials such as silk and wool (the Four Seasons concept in 1988) and Conforma foam which conforms to your neck, shoulders, and lower back (1991). Innovation continues into the 90's with the introduction of latex/innerspring combination products. In 1995, Spring Air introduced a product line that uses three zones in the foundation for durability, zoning in the innerspring for support, and seven zones in the Conforma foam for total sleep fitness. In 1999, Spring Air introduced the ultra premium Back Supporter Comfort Caress Collection... Better Comfort, Better Quality, Better Value. In 2000 Spring Air introduced "The latest sensation in sleep innovation". The foam encased perimeter design that provides more support, more comfort, and more edge-to-edge sleeping surface. In February 2001 Spring Air introduced the NeverTurn mattress feature with only one sleeping side and it never needs to be turned. The ComfortFlex feature conforms and supports to the shape of your body providing less mattress disturbance from partner movement and a better nights sleep. Today, Spring Air distributes bedding internationally, with plants in the US, Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland, Australia, Middle East and Argentina. The company is the fourth-largest bedding manufacturer in the world and still leads the industry in product features and value. SQUIRES HARDWOODS PO Box 69 23705 NC HWY 210 East Kelly, NC 28448 Phone: (910) 669-2531 Ahhh.. what could be better than gently rocking away the afternoon while enjoying a warm summer breeze? Squires Hardwoods can bring that blissful dream a step closer with their fine selection of rockers. And the last thing you'll have to worry about is the quality because these rockers are made in the USA of 100% solid oak and hardwood - no veneers, no laminates, no finger jointed parts. Mr. Squires learned his trade from his father who started his own sawmill and timber business back in 1912. His dad got started by his dad who takes the family tradition all the way back to when granddad opened his first lumber yard in 1851. When treated with care, a Squires Homeland Rocker should last a lifetime. Choose from a variety of styles and colors as well as a natural finish and the distinctive "Squires Honey Oak Finish. Being handcrafted, no two chairs are exactly the same, however all the chairs are of the same high quality. ST. TIMOTHY PO Box 2427, Hickory, NC 28603. tel: (828) 322-7125 fax: (828) 322-9156 Contract upholstery for the office, although it could be used in the home. Did you ever wonder where your doctor’s office gets its waiting room chairs? Its from companies like St. Timothy. Built to take all the abuse you could ever hand out, this furniture is limited in styling because it has a "keep it simple" look about it. The factory will probably disagree with that because they do have several very nice pieces that could just as easily fit in your living room. So if your company needs some heavy duty upholstery in fabric, leather or vinyl contact St. Timothy. STAINSAFE PO Box 945906 Atlanta, GA 30394-5906 Tel: 800-292-3777 Fax: 800-866-2109 Stainsafe products protect car seats, airplane seats, restaurants, movie theaters and the sofa in your family room. The Stainsafe web site contains a wealth of information about fabric protection and stain removal. Keyword: fabric protection, leather protection. Do you have a comment about this product? Blog STAKMORE CO Elm St., Owego, NY 13827. (607)687-1616, Fax (607)687-0049 Stack 'em up, rack 'em up. Since 1922, Stakmor has been helping us stack solid wood chairs one on top of each other. There is no more excuse for those ugly metal folding chairs. Actually there hasn't been an excuse since 1922, but then there hasn't been anyone like us around before to tell you different. STANDARD CHAIR OF GARDNER 1 South Main Street Gardner, MA 01440 tel: (800) 352-5885 fax: (978) 632-1301 The premier college chair manufacturer in the country today. Cornell, Darmouth, Harvard, Yale, Rice, MIT, Georgetown to name just a few of the thousands of institutions that have acquired Standard Chairs. The company started in 1837 and now after three generations of craftsmen they are still producing commemorative chairs, lamps and rockers in the same New England factory. Whether you need one chair for a retirement or a thousand for an Ivy League school, Standard Chair will produce your solid maple hardwood chair with a laser engraved seal. STANDARD FURNITURE COMPANY 801 Hwy 31 South PO Drawer 1089 Bay Minette, AL 36507 800-767-7651, fax 251-937-1178 In 1946, brothers Bob and Mac Hodgson started manufacturing chests in a small building in Bay Minette, Alabama. In a very short time, they created a reputation for delivering quality-built products that made good business sense. Thirteen years later, in 1959, Bob and Mac rallied the community and rebuilt the company after a three alarm fire consumed the building. During the year it took to rebuild, Standard kept its commitment to customers and employees with typical dedication that exists even today. Standard entered the import business in 1986, importing and assembling dining room groups and casual dinettes. This program has now become a tremendously successful Grand Designs division. Standard today supplies most of the leading retail chains in the nation, over 1,500 independent stores, and stores in many countries around the world. STANFORD UPHOLSTERY 150 19th St. Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602. tel: (828) 323-1992 fax: (828) 323-1994 In an industry where there are literally hundreds of companies making the exact same product you do, it is very hard to survive, much less stand out. Stanford is doing both by offering a small collection of very popular designs, in a current, fresh fabrics at a price that is hard to resist. They will make a medium to upper-medium quality product, well priced and backed by the factory against any defects. Any maple exposed wood is available in three finishes, mahogany is available in mahogany and gunstock finish only. The look is transitional and traditional. STANLEY PO Box 30 1641 Fairystone Park Highway Stanleytown, VA 24168 Tel: 276-627-2540 In 1924, a young man named Thomas Bahnson Stanley realized a long-held dream when he founded Stanley Furniture Company. From the beginning, the Stanley goal was to manufacture high quality furniture at a price the average American family could afford. To accomplish that goal, Mr. Stanley surrounded himself with the finest furniture craftsmen and instilled in them a sense of pride in building superb quality into every Stanley product. Those original craftsmen passed on their knowledge and their unique sense of pride to each generation of Stanley craftsmen. And today, that pride is shared by their 3,000 associates who have enabled Stanley Furniture Company to become one of the largest, most respected case goods manufacturers in the nation. Stanley makes such a wide variety of styles and meet so many needs that they cannot all fit in this small space. Please click on Stanley to go to their own separate page which includes bedroom, dining room, occasional, wall units, office furniture and home entertainment centers in styles ranging from contemporary to shaker. When you go to a store that carries Stanley you can often get everything you need from case goods to upholstery. I consider Stanley a Furniture Magazine "Best Buy" because of their variety of styles and competitive prices in their class ( mid price, mid quality). Featured Collections: • American View STATESVILLE CHAIR PO Box 2382 Hickory, NC 28603-2382 Tel: 828.632.1800 Fax: (828) 632-7833 Started in 1919, Statesville Chair began making hand-crafted Chippendale, Queen Anne and Georgian custom reproduction chairs. That tradition still continues today. Now by its association with Classic Leather Furniture Co. Statesville Chair can offer so many more styles, fabrics and leather choices. This company is truly a great value for the money. You get a lot of furniture for the price. Choose from occasional chairs, wing chairs, settees, benches and ottomans, skirted and non-skirted sofas, dining room chairs, bar stools and executive rockers. Exposed wood can be finished in several colors and you get several choices of swivel bases, brass nail types and bun feet when applicable. Come to think of it. I haven’t heard of any company that offered choices in brass nails. STATTON PO Box 530, Hagerstown, MD 21741. (301)739-0360, Fax (301)739-8421 
There are only a few companies in the furniture industry who's name has become synonymous with quality and design, without compromise, for generations. Statton is one of those. For more than 75 years, this family owned company has preserved the original 18th and 19th designs of such masters as Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton.Their solid cherry reproductions and original designs have remained faithful to the spirit of the most prolific time in furniture innovation and change. Choose from bedroom, dining room, occasional and wall systems, home office and entertainment centers. Statton Furniture Company is one of the few companies still owned and operated by the original founding family. Nestled in the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains, the company is about seventy miles west of Washington D.C. Established in 1926 as a small producer of bedroom furniture, it has been quietly producing distinctive furniture of uncompromising quality for three generations. The line has grown to two hundred patterns and exemplifies the best of 18th century design and craftsmanship available in residential and commercial furnishings. Philo Statton, with assistance from his wife Helen, founded Statton Furniture by the time he was thirty. He and Helen had developed a strong belief in the enduring beauty and craftsmanship inherent in traditional furniture and it was not long before occasional and dining room pieces were added to the bedroom line. In the thirty's a new mahogany collection appeared. New and innovative marketing techniques were developed such as the Statton "Tru-Type" House, which showcased furniture in attractive room settings for the first time, complete with accessories, wallpaper, and drapery treatments. Today, the third generation is committed to the principles of quality and value espoused by Philo Statton in 1926. The effort and care of many people who make up the Statton family of craftsmen are evident in every piece of Statton Furniture. Keywords: Solid wood, solid cherry STEARNS AND FOSTER Stearns & Foster Division of Sealy Mattress 239 Sealy Drive Trinity, NY 27370 tel: (866) 233-3464 fax: (336) 861-2900 Upscale mattresses from Sealy. STEIN WORLD 1721 Latham St., PO Box 9491, Memphis, TN 38106 (901)942-2441, Fax (901)942-5246 Hand-crafted furniture and accessory items collected from around the world. The collection includes: rattan and wicker dining and living room furniture, fossil stone and wrought iron occasional furniture, carved Italian chairs and case goods, Ventian mirrors and a plethora of assorted accessory items. Many items are available in optional finishes and your choice of fabrics. STICKLEY FURNITURE COMPANY 1 Stickley Dr., PO Box 480, Manilus, NY 13104 (315)682-5500, (315)682-6306 "Collector Quality Furniture Since 1900" is their motto. Today, on its ninety-sixth anniversary, Stickley's fame has spread throughout this country and well beyond. Rarely a week passes without a major tribute to Stickley from a national publication for the pivotal and leading role it plays in reissuing the historic Mission Collection and making Arts & Crafts furniture available and affordable to "all who wish it and find it congenial to their mode of living." Early in 1900, Gustav and Leopold Stickley along with other proponents of the Arts & Crafts Movement, advocated a return to simpler ideas, honest craftsmanship and sturdy ornamentation as a rebellion against the ornate Victorian furniture of the time. Today their Craftsman or Mission furniture is among the most prized and sought after at auction houses and antique galleries. "After the excesses of the Eighties, we witnessed a return to fundamental ideas, to simple, well made and unadorned furniture. Our Mission Collection which began with thirty-three reissued Gustav and L. & J.G. pieces was immediately hailed as a 'Revival of the Fittest.' While steeped in history and tradition, the collection has grown to over three hundred pieces designed for today's living. Made of solid quartersawn white oak and solid wild black cherry, each is signed and dated by a skilled and proud craftsman. Over the years we have survived, prospered, and received many worthy tributes. In 1994 Gustav Stickley was inducted in the Furniture Hall of Fame and in May 1995, Stickley was chosen as the Business of the Year by the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Much of the success we have enjoyed is due to the outstanding people we have surrounded ourselves with. They have an understanding of Stickley's past, a commitment to its present, and a vision for the future." STIFFEL LAMPS Stiffel has been up and running successfully under Salton since 2001 selling customers such as Marshall Field's, JC Penney, Lamps Plus, Nebraska Furniture, etc. More to follow. . . . STONE COUNTY IRONWORKS AL HC 73 Box 427 Mountain View, Ark 72560 (870) 269-8108 The word "hand-made" is used very broadly in this post-industrial world. At Stone County, hand-forging iron is a process for which the most important ingredient is passion. Hammer and tongs, fire and forge, searing white-hot iron... their way is the traditional way, in which each blacksmith takes pride in the fact that their craftsmanship is on the line and only the best work will do. It is a quality committment they make to themselves and to you. The entire company catalog is on-line although numbers and specific detail is hard to read. STONE DESIGN P.O.Box 040.033 Carapina, Serra - ES - Brasil Telephone: 55-27-328-7898 Fax:55-27-328-3773 Stone Design has been in the furniture manufacturing business for over 15 years. Today the company produces bold designs sold by furniture stores in Brazil and throughout the world. Companies receiving their merchandise are located in Europe, North America and Asia. Their product line unites the best traits of natural materials such as wood and marble along with glass, iron and stainless steel to produce an exclusive line of distinguished furniture. Stone Design produces products using the most modern and up to date technologies available on the market together with rigid manufacturing standards and quality control. This enables Stone Design to provide its clients with the highest quality and well-finished products desired. STONE INTERNATIONAL 72 East Oak, Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. (312)751-1161, Fax (312)751-1165 Stone tables for the eclectic and contemporary home. These tables are made from genuine marble, travertine or granite so they are heavy. The company constantly receives accolades from decorators for their innovative and exciting designs. Because the stone can be dyed, the company offers many color choices. STRATFORD 1201 West Bankhead New Albany, MS 38652 p. 662-534-4762 f. 662-534-1545 Medium priced upholstery. They are best known for the Stratolounger© recliners. These recliners offer you choices like three way positioning, rocker-recliner, close proximity wall positioning or full reclining, swivel-glider and new lo-back designs. Covers include heavy-duty fabrics, leather, leather/vinyl match and vinyl. There are now many style selections to choose from including contemporary and transitional. STUDIO 99 9100 W. 191st St. Mokena, IL 60448-8727 p 336.545.5585 f 708.478.1810 Contemporary occasional and bedroom furniture. STYLE UPHOLSTERY PO33 33rd Ave. N.E./Pobox 5039, Hickory,NC 28603. tel: (828) 322-4882 fax: (828) 322-3373 When you want to purchase something really unique in dining room chairs you have come to the right place at Style. They feature dozens of upholstered and speciality dining, stack, party and multi-use chairs. You will also find some unusual tables and bar stools. They also make office and desk chairs. The construction features kiln dried maple, eight way hand tied springs, frames corner blocked, glued and screwed. STYLE-LINE FURNITURE PO Box 2450, Verona, MS 38879 662.566.1113, 662.566.7657 FAX Medium priced upholstery. STYLECRAFT StyleCraft is a subsidiary of Klaussner Furniture Industries with headquarters in Asheboro, NC. Hans Klaussner, owner of KFI also has furniture plants in Mentone, CA, Paoli, IN, Germany, England, Switzerland, Austria, and Japan. Any questions about the product or the company should be redirected to Klaussner. SUMMER CLASSICS PO Box 1300, #1 Summer Classics Way Columbiana, AL 35051 205.669.9977, fax: 205.669.2571
SUMTER CABINET PO Box 220 Lincolnton, NC 28092 Tel: 704.745.2276 Sumter Cabinet Company, a division of Korn Industries, Inc., founded in 1889, is committed to bringing the consumer beautiful solid wood furniture that will last for generations. SUNSET TRADING 11 Delta Dr Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: 603.421.0900 Sunset Trading is the direct importing division of GPS Furniture International, Inc. GPS Furniture purchased Sunset in December of 1997 and since that time sales have more than doubled. They specialize in Master Bedrooms, Kids Bedrooms, Casual and Formal Dining. Their bedrooms feature side roller drawer guides, four corner English dovetails, solids and veneer. Their dining rooms feature Epoxy resin constructed chairs with metal support brackets which make their chairs 100 times stronger than glued chairs. Plus, Sunset Trading offers a two year warranty SUPERIOR FURNITURE COMPANY 318 East Main Street PO Box 130 Lowell, MI 49331-0130 Tel: (616) 897-9285 MI Toll Free Fax: 800-678-2133 Fax: (616) 897-5420 The area around Grand Rapids has long been known for the quality of the furniture it produces. Over the years, Superior has maintained a reputation as being one of the area's best manufacturers of traditional 18th century solid cherry occasional tables and accent items. In the past decades, in response to consumer requests, Superior has introduced French, English, Queen Anne, Shaker, Transitional, Contemporary, Accents, Hand painted, Occasional and Cafe Dining furniture in solid cherry and other select hardwoods. Although styles have changed, Superior's craftsmanship has remained constant. You can see this in their carving, finishing and hand rubbing, the dovetailed drawers and the painted and lacquered finishes. SUSAN SARGENT Lexington Home Brands Attn Consumer Services Department PO Box 1008 Lexington NC 27293-1008 tel: 800-LEX-INFO (539-4636) - an automated system, for obtaining dealer locations. A brand of Lexington Home Furnishings. Susan Sargent has taken her love for color and design and created a bold, imaginative and eclectic look in home fashion. The furniture is immediately familiar yet fresh and new. Old designs come to life with her unique blend of classical styles and imaginative freedom. The predominant color in the collection is a dark chocolate wood, although there are a few lighter accent pieces as well. The creativity in this group comes in how Susan shows you to add in color and splash to create a balance of the familiar with the desire for "something new." SWAIM PO Box 4189, High Point, NC 27263-4189. (336) 886-6131, Fax (336)885-6227 Swaim is many companies under one roof. For decades they have been held awe as a true designers line. Decorators and high-end furniture stores knew about the exquisite transitional and contemporary upholstery and occasional pieces they could get from Swaim. They could create unique and stunning room settings for movie stars and socialites that fit with their life-styles and budgets. Fortunately for the rest of us, the word eventually leaked out that you too could get the same look and styles from the people who make it. Swaim. If any one word summed them up it would have to be "elegance." Expect to pay more, but you can also expect to get more. More design, more quality. Choose from a wide selection of chairs, sofas, sectionals, ottomans in hundreds of fabrics. The occasional collection features plenty of brass and metal tables, along with eclectic glass, wood, stone and leather tables. SWEDISH BLONDE P O Box 4966 Greensboro, NC 27404 Tel: 336.854.9800 Tel2: 336.854.9800 Fax: (336) 854-9700 As you browse through the Swedish Blonde site, you'll find the influence of Carl Larsson's work -- surely one of Sweden's most beloved artists and colorists. While some of their pieces are reproductions of the original Swedish Arts and Crafts styles, they have also chosen to reinterpret some elements in order to design unique furniture fit for modern lifestyles and households. In every case, however, the commitment is clear: SWEDISH BLONDE offers distinctive furnishings and accessories which capture the essence of Swedish style, crafted with an expectation of enduring quality, and finished with the touch of luminescence which so magically conveys that charm of this land. Check out Swedish Blonde for a glimpse of the gracious lifestyle and welcoming environment in which simple pleasures are to be enjoyed as part of truly living well. May you, too, fall in love with the Sweden so many have come to know. Scandinavian address: Odinsvägen 37 A S-130 54 Dalarö Sweden KEYWORD: Swedish Gustavian furniture SWIRLS OF COLOR 26 Brooklyn Heights, #2 Thomaston, ME 04861 Tel: 207-354-8833 Fax: 207-354-0183 Distributor of furniture, fine art, table top and decorative accessories. |
